Exam quiz Communication - EASA PPL(A) - Private Pilot License

Question 1

In what cases is visibility transmitted in kilometers?

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Greater than 5 km

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Up to 10 km

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Up to 5 km

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Greater than 10 km

Question 2

Which statement about position reports is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?

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They should include useful information such as call sign, position, altitude and intentions

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They include only passenger names

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They replace navigation

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They must always be one word

Question 3

What is the correct course of action when experiencing a radio failure in class D airspace?

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The flight has to be continued according to the last clearance complying with VFR rules or the airspace has to be left by the shortest route

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The flight has to be continued above 5000 feet complying with VFR flight rules or the airspace has to be left by the shortest route

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The flight has to be continued above 5000 feet complying with VFR flight rules or the airspace has to be left using a standard routing

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The flight has to be continued according to the last clearance complying with VFR flight rules or the airspace has to be left using a standard routing

Question 4

Which altitude is displayed on the altimeter when set to a specific QNH?

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Altitude in relation to mean sea level

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Altitude in relation to the 1013.25 hPa datum

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Altitude in relation to the air pressure at the reference airfield

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Altitude in relation to the highest elevation within 10 km

Question 5

A heading of 285 degrees is correctly transmitted as...

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Two eight five.

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Two eight five hundred.

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Two hundred eight five.

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Two hundred eighty-five.

Question 6

What is the correct phrase to begin a blind transmission?

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Transmitting blind

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Blind

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No reception

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Listen

Question 7

What is the correct operational meaning of call sign use?

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Correct call sign use helps identify the aircraft and prevent confusion

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It is used only for IFR flights

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It should be invented by the pilot when busy

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Call signs replace position reports

Question 8

In radiotelephony, which statement is correct? The transponder code assigned by ATC should be...

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set and read back if instructed

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It cancels standard phraseology

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It is used only for passenger briefings

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It changes QNH automatically

Question 9

Readability 5 means...

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perfectly readable

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unreadable

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readable now and then

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readable with difficulty

Question 10

What is the correct way of acknowledging the instruction "DZF after lift-off climb straight ahead until 2500 feet before turning right heading 220 degrees, wind 090 degrees, 5 knots, runway 12, cleared for take-off"?

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DZF after lift-off climb straight ahead 2500 feet, then turn right heading 220, runway 12, cleared for take-off

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DZF after lift-off climb straight ahead 2500 feet, wilco, heading 220 degrees, 090 degrees, 5 knots, cleared for take-off

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DZF after lift-off climb straight ahead 2500 feet, then turn right heading 220, 090 degrees, 5 knots

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DZF after lift-off climb straight ahead 2500 feet, then turn right heading 220, 090 degrees, 5 knots, cleared for take-off

Question 11

In the ICAO spelling alphabet, the letter Z is transmitted as...

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Zulu

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Alpha

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Alfa Romeo

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Nectar

Question 12

Which transmission is suitable for a VFR position report? G-ABCD, request taxi information

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G-ABCD, request taxi information

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MAYDAY, request QNH for coffee

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Unable ROGER WILCO negative

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Standby squawk wind calm

Question 13

In the ICAO spelling alphabet, the letter W is transmitted as...

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Whiskey

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Alpha

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Alfa Romeo

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Nectar

Question 14

The altimeter has to be set to what value in order to show zero on ground?

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QFE

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QNH

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QNE

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QTE

Question 15

Which item from an aerodrome information transmission does not normally require readback?

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Wind

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Runway in use

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SSR-Code

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Altitude

Question 16

The phrase STANDBY means...

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wait and I will call you

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continue without reply

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change frequency immediately

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land immediately

Question 17

In radiotelephony, which statement is correct? The phrase SAY AGAIN means...

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repeat all or the specified part of your transmission

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It should be omitted to save time

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It removes the need to listen before transmitting

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It cancels standard phraseology

Question 18

What does a cloud coverage of "BKN" mean in a METAR weather report?

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5 to 7 eighths

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3 to 4 eighths

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8 eighths

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1 to 2 eighths

Question 19

Times are transmitted as...

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UTC

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Standard time.

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Local time.

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Time zone time

Question 20

Which option correctly describes position reports?

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They should include useful information such as call sign, position, altitude and intentions

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They must always be one word

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It replaces all clearances

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It should be omitted to save time

Question 21

Which frequency lies within the VHF aviation voice communication band?

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118.75 MHz

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118.75 kHz

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327.25 MHz

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327.25 kHz

Question 22

In the ICAO spelling alphabet, the letter J is transmitted as...

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Juliett

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Alpha

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Alfa Romeo

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Nectar

Question 23

In the ICAO spelling alphabet, the letter I is transmitted as...

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India

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Alpha

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Alfa Romeo

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Nectar

Question 24

Which navigation facility may be used for broadcasting the ATIS?

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VOR

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GPS

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DME

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NDB

Question 25

In case of radio failure in VMC, a VFR pilot should normally...

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continue to land at a suitable aerodrome while maintaining VMC

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enter IMC immediately

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squawk 7500

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transmit continuously on all frequencies

Question 26

The correct transponder code for emergencies is...

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7700

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7000

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7600

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7500

Question 27

What does the abbreviation "HX" stand for?

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No specific opening hours

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Sunrise to sunset

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Sunset to sunrise

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24 h service

Question 28

Which statement about QNH readback is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?

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It helps ensure the correct altimeter setting is used

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It sets the radio volume

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It replaces the transponder

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It is used only after landing

Question 29

Which option correctly describes runway clearances?

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Take-off, landing, crossing and backtrack clearances require careful readback

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It should be omitted to save time

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It is always transmitted continuously

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They are optional at controlled aerodromes

Question 30

In what case is the pilot allowed to abbreviate the call sign of his aircraft?

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After the ground station has used the abbreviation

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Within controlled airspace

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If there is little traffic in the traffic circuit

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After passing the first reporting point

Question 31

Which statement about emergency communication is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?

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Aviate first, then communicate the essential information when workload permits

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Transmit before controlling the aircraft

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Keep talking continuously

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Never ask for assistance

Question 32

In radiotelephony, which statement is correct? The word BREAK is used to...

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separate portions of a message

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It is used only for passenger briefings

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It changes QNH automatically

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It is the same as an ATIS designator

Question 33

In radiotelephony, which statement is correct? The phrase STANDBY means...

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wait and I will call you

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It applies only after shutdown

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It is the same as an ATIS designator

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change frequency immediately

Question 34

In radiotelephony, which statement is correct? The word BREAK BREAK is used to...

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separate messages to different aircraft in a busy transmission

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It replaces all clearances

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It is used only for IFR flights

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It cancels standard phraseology

Question 35

What is the approximate speed of electromagnetic wave propagation?

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300000 km/s

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123000 m/s

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123000 km/s

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300000 m/s

Question 36

What is the correct way of using the aircraft call sign at first contact?

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Using all characters

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Using the first two characters only

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Using the last two characters only

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Using the first three characters only

Question 37

What is the correct way of acknowledging the instruction "Call Hamburg Tower on 121.275"?

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125.35.00

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Call 121.275

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Call tower

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Call tower on 121.275

Question 38

In the ICAO spelling alphabet, the letter D is transmitted as...

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Delta

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Alpha

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Alfa Romeo

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Nectar

Question 39

What does a cloud coverage of "SCT" mean in a METAR weather report?

Accepted Answer

3 to 4 eighths

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1 to 2 eighths

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8 eighths

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5 to 7 eighths

Question 40

In radiotelephony, which statement is correct? QFE set on the altimeter normally indicates...

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height above the reference aerodrome

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It is a runway surface condition

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It is used only in uncontrolled airspace

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density altitude

Question 41

Which abbreviation is used for the term "visual flight rules"?

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VFR

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VFS

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VRU

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VMC

Question 42

The phrase NEGATIVE means...

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no or permission not granted

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yes

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message received

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cleared as requested

Question 43

Which statement about MAYDAY is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?

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It is used for distress with grave and imminent danger

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It is used for routine taxi

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It is used only for weather requests

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It means the flight is cancelled

Question 44

Which phrase is to be repeated three times before transmitting an urgency message?

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Pan Pan

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Help

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Urgent

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Mayday

Question 45

Which abbreviation is used for the term "obstacle"?

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OBST

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OBTC

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OST

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OBS

Question 46

If there is any doubt about ambiguity, a time of 1620 is to be transmitted as...

Accepted Answer

One six two zero

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Sixteen twenty

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Two zero

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One thousand six hundred two zero

Question 47

In the ICAO spelling alphabet, the letter N is transmitted as...

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November

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Alpha

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Alfa Romeo

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Nectar

Question 48

What is correct about readback?

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Safety-critical clearances and instructions must be read back accurately

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It removes the need to listen before transmitting

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It is a runway surface condition

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It is used only in uncontrolled airspace

Question 49

What does a readability of 2 indicate?

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The transmission is readable now and then

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The transmission is readable but with difficulty

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The transmission is perfectly readable

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The transmission is unreadable

Question 50

In radiotelephony, which statement is correct? An ATC route clearance must be...

Accepted Answer

read back

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It is always transmitted continuously

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never read back

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It should be omitted to save time

Question 51

The phrase AFFIRM means...

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yes

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no

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wait

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unable

Question 52

What phrase is used by a pilot if a transmission is to be answered with "yes"?

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Affirm

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Roger

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Yes

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Affirmative

Question 53

Which of the following factors affects the reception of VHF transmissions?

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Altitude

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Shoreline effect

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Twilight error

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Height of ionosphere

Question 54

What is the call sign of the flight information service?

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Information

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Info

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Advice

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Flight information

Question 55

The word BREAK is used to...

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separate portions of a message

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declare an emergency

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cancel a clearance

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start engine failure drills

Question 56

In radiotelephony, which statement is correct? A frequency change instruction should be...

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acknowledged with the new frequency

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It should be invented by the pilot when busy

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read back as QNH

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It is a maintenance entry

Question 57

What is correct about loss of communication?

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Published procedures and the last clearance or instruction should be followed as applicable

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It is a maintenance entry

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It is used only for IFR flights

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It should be invented by the pilot when busy

Question 58

In the ICAO spelling alphabet, the letter X is transmitted as...

Accepted Answer

X-ray

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Alpha

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Alfa Romeo

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Nectar

Question 59

What is the correct frequency for an initial distress message?

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Current frequency

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Emergency frequency

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FIS frequency

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Radar frequency

Question 60

Given a visibility of 12 km, what is the correct way to transmit this visibility?

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One-zero kilometers or more

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One-two kilometers

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Twelve kilometers

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One-zero kilometers

Question 61

Which abbreviation is used for the term "abeam"?

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ABM

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ABB

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ABA

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ABE

Question 62

In radiotelephony, which statement is correct? The urgency signal is...

Accepted Answer

PAN PAN

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SECURITY

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It should be omitted to save time

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It removes the need to listen before transmitting

Question 63

Regularity messages are messages...

Accepted Answer

Concerning the operation or maintenance of facilities essential for the safety or regularity of aircraft operation.

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Concerning the safety of an aircraft, a watercraft or some other vehicle or person in sight.

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Concerning aircraft and their passengers which face a grave and imminent threat and require immediate assistance.

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Sent by an aircraft operating agency or an aircraft of immediate concern to an aircraft in flight.

Question 64

Distress messages are messages...

Accepted Answer

Concerning aircraft and their passengers which face a grave and imminent threat and require immediate assistance.

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Concerning the safety of an aircraft, a watercraft or some other vehicle or person in sight.

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Sent by a pilot or an aircraft operating agency which have an imminent meaning for aircraft in flight.

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Concerning the operation or maintenance of facilities which are important for the safety and regularity of flight operations.

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